A simple keyboard-generated string pad can add much. But no matter how
good the keyboard is anyone with much of an ear can tell it's an attempt to fake a real string section. Yet a
live-player string section of session quality players can run $1,000 to
$2,000 per song just to pay the talent, let alone studio costs!
"I asked for an idea, and got the world back I am very impressed with how you were able to put my ideas into effect.In the end there were many instruments on many perfect tracks.Thank you for your commitment and your fantastic musicians!"
Markus Wegmann
Film Composer
Germany
Unless it's a major label funded project, that's too expensive. Indie artists, songwriters and record companies can't afford those lofty costs.
I've
found that a mix of keyboard-generated and live strings- typically
violins, often viola and cello- is a great compromise! Instead of a fake
sounding "quickie string part" to fill out the sound, it actually
becomes its own thing as the arrangement manifests and the parts
intertwine.
I produced the strings above as well as on the no-vocal rough mix of
"The Call" in the sidebar to your right and can do something similar on
strings for your song for under $300! That's under $300 total
including arranging the parts, talent and studio time!
Listen as
the two live violins follow the single keyboard string part, play
together, double the lead guitar part in spots, and often play
counterpoint to each other.
I think you'll find it amazing.
Interested?
If you need something beyond what you're hearing here, more complex or
more lengthy, send your rough quick mix and request a quote on "a blend
of keyboard-generated and live strings" to NashTraxStudios@gmail.com
Jenee Violins
Rates:
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